| Princession Orchestra | |
 Key visual | |
| プリンセッション・オーケストラ (Purinsesshon Ōkesutora) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Created by | Unison King Records |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Shin Oonuma |
| Produced by |
|
| Written by | Manta Aisora |
| Music by |
|
| Studio | Silver Link |
| Licensed by | YouTube |
| Original network | TXN (TV Tokyo) |
| Original run | April 6, 2025 – present |
| Episodes | 48 |
Princession Orchestra (プリンセッション・オーケストラ, Purinsesshon Ōkesutora) is a Japanese anime television series created by Aria Entertainment and King Records and produced by Silver Link. It is originally conceived by Akifumi Kaneko and Noriyasu Agematsu, the creative duo behind Senki Zesshō Symphogear with direction from Shin Oonuma and Manta Aisora as main writer. It premiered on TV Tokyo and other TXN stations on April 6, 2025.[1][2][3] The series uses music and idols as its main motifs while the overall theme is after Alice in Wonderland.
Story
- The story revolves around Alicepia: a secret wonderland that has existed since ancient times. Alicepia is hidden to most humans, though its doors are open for young girls who wish to visit. The Alicepians are friendly creatures who love interacting with the young ladies, gleefully cheering them on in their activities, such as singing and dancing. Alicepia's peaceful every day life is threatened as mysterious monsters, called Jammerwocks, start appearing. In order to protect Alicepia, the Princesses are called to awaken their powers and defend this land through the power of song and dance. What they don't know is that Aliecepia's own existence is filled with secrets and its true nature is a mystery to unravel.
Characters
- Minamo Sorano (空野 みなも, Sorano Minamo) / Princess Ripple (プリンセス・リップル, Purinsesu Rippuru)
- Voiced by: Azusa Aoi[1]
- She is a 13-year-old girl who transforms from an ordinary middle school student into a hero, bravely fighting monsters to protect her friends. She transforms into Princess Ripple and her theme color is blue.
- Her special moves include: Ripple Shiny Stream, Ripple Hammer Splash and Ripple Sparkle Slider.
- Kagari Shirube (識辺 かがり, Shirube Kagari) / Princess Zeal (プリンセス・ジール, Purinsesu Jīru)
- Voiced by: Yuri Fujimoto[1]
- She's a bright and positive 13-year-old second-year middle school student. She is a songstress in Alicepia and captivates people with her outstanding singing and dancing. She transforms into Princess Zeal and her theme color is red.
- Her special moves include Zeal Rising Volcano, Zeal Fire Critical and Zeal Burning Assault.
- Nagase Ichijō (一条 ながせ, Ichijō Nagase) / Princess Meteor (プリンセス・ミーティア, Purinsesu Mītia)
- Voiced by: Azusa Tachibana[1]
- She's a lively and cheerful first-year middle school student known for her strong intuition and ability to befriend anyone. She often acts on impulse, trusting her feelings more than careful planning. She transforms into Princess Meteor and though her appearance is lime green, her official theme color is yellow.
- Her special moves include: Meteor Asteroid Shower, Meteor Rocket Strike and Meteor Pressure Graviton.
- Naviyu[4] (ナビーユ, Nabīyu)
- Voiced by: Hiro Shimono[5]
- He is an Alicepian who serves as a guide and sidekick to the Princesses.
- Red Queen[4] (赤いの女王, Akai no joō)
- Voiced by: Nana Mizuki[5]
- Calist[4] (カリスト, Karisuto)
- Voiced by: Chiaki Kobayashi[5]
- Gita[4] (ギータ, Gīta)
- Voiced by: Shōya Chiba[5]
- Bass[4] (ベス, Besu)
- Voiced by: Junya Enoki[5]
- Drun[4] (ドラン)
- Voiced by: Shunsuke Takeuchi[5]
- Seishirō Sorano (空野誠志郎, Sorano Seishirō)
- Voiced by: Satoshi Hino[6]
- Yōko Sorano (空野ようこ, Sorano Yōko)
- Voiced by: Yoshino Nanjō[6]
- Riku Sorano (空野りく, Sorano Riku)
- Voiced by: Yuki Wakai[6]
- Natsu Hinomoto (陽ノ下なつ, Hinomoto Natsu)
- Voiced by: Hikari Aimura[6]
Media
Anime
Princession Orchestra began its airing on TV Tokyo and other TXN stations on April 6, 2025, and will run for four consecutive cours.[7] Orcheria (Azusa Aoi, Yuri Fujimoto, and Azusa Tachibana) performed four theme songs (two opening themes and two ending themes) respectively. Elements Garden composed all the music for the series. The first two episodes were briefly available in the US on the anime's YouTube channel with official English subs during Anime Expo 2025.
Episodes
- All episodes written by Manta Aisora.
- The series is divided in four parts, called cours, each consisting of twelve episodes. Between each cour the show took a week off, airing a special summary episode narrating the events of the previous cour.
| No. | Title [8] | Directed by [a] | Storyboarded by [a] | Original release date | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | ||||||||||||
| 1 | "This Incredible Wonderland" Transliteration: "Kono Subarashiki Sekai" (Japanese: このすばらしきせかい) | Yuusuke Sekine | Yuusuke Sekine | April 6, 2025 (2025-04-06) | ||||||||
| 2 | "A Girl Giving It Her All"[9] Transliteration: "On'nanoko no Isshōkenmei" (Japanese: 女の子の一生懸命) | Junya Koshiba | Koji Sawai | April 13, 2025 (2025-04-13) | ||||||||
| 3 | "Resolve is Declared!"[10] Transliteration: "Ketsui Kanryō!" (Japanese: 決意完了！) | Tsutomu Murakami | Yuuichi Nihei | April 20, 2025 (2025-04-20) | ||||||||
| 4 | "Nagase Ichijou Does Not Stray"[11] Transliteration: "Ichijō Nagase wa Nagarenai" (Japanese: 一条ながせは流れない) | Yuusuke Onoda | Shinichi Watanabe | April 27, 2025 (2025-04-27) | ||||||||
| 5 | "Shooting Star, Cut Through the Darkness"[12] Transliteration: "Ryūsei, Yami o Kirisaite" (Japanese: 流星、闇を切り裂いて) | Jun Fukuta | Koichi Ohata | May 4, 2025 (2025-05-04)[13] | ||||||||
| 6 | "The Divas' Day Off" Transliteration: "Utahime no Kyūsoku" (Japanese: 歌姫の休息) | Geisei Morita | Toshinori Narita | May 11, 2025 (2025-05-11) | ||||||||
| 7 | "Whispers of Change" Transliteration: "Yokan, Aratanari" (Japanese: 予感、新たなり) | Junya Koshiba | Yuusuke Sekine | May 18, 2025 (2025-05-18) | ||||||||
| 8 | "Princession" Transliteration: "Purinsesshon" (Japanese: プリンセッション) | Tsutomu Murakami and Minami Harada | Koji Sawai | May 25, 2025 (2025-05-25) | ||||||||
| 9 | "'Love' is Invincible" Transliteration: "'Suki' wa Muteki" (Japanese: 「好き」は無敵) | Kouki Onoue | Kouki Onoue | June 1, 2025 (2025-06-01) | ||||||||
| 10 | "Mikan's Travails" Transliteration: "Mikan Funtō-ki" (Japanese: みかん奮闘記) | Yuusuke Onoda | Shinichi Watanabe | June 8, 2025 (2025-06-08) | ||||||||
| 11 | "Calist's Shadow" Transliteration: "Karisuto no Kage" (Japanese: カリストの影) | Junya Koshiba | Shinichi Watanabe | June 15, 2025 (2025-06-15) | ||||||||
| 12 | "Tears Have No Place in Paradise" Transliteration: "Rakuen ni Namida wa Iranai" (Japanese: 楽園に涙はいらない) | Jun Fukuta | Shinichi Watanabe | June 22, 2025 (2025-06-22) | ||||||||
| Part 2 | ||||||||||||
| 13 | "An Interlude with You" Transliteration: "Anata to Intāryūdo" (Japanese: あなたとインターリュード) | Junya Koshiba | Namako Umino | July 6, 2025 (2025-07-06) | ||||||||
| 14 | "Let the Inventing Begin!" Transliteration: "Hatsumei o Hajimeyou" (Japanese: 発明を始めよう) | Tsutomu Murakami, Minami Harada, and Yuna Shimotochitana | Koji Sawai | July 13, 2025 (2025-07-13) | ||||||||
| 15 | "Who I Want to Be" Transliteration: "Naritai Jibun" (Japanese: なりたい自分) | Kouki Onoue | Yuusuke Sekine | July 20, 2025 (2025-07-20) | ||||||||
| 16 | "Guardian of Glimmer" Transliteration: "Kirakira no Mamoribito" (Japanese: キラキラの守り人) | Yuusuke Onoda | Shinichi Watanabe | July 27, 2025 (2025-07-27) | ||||||||
| 17 | "A Rhythmic Passion" Transliteration: "Ritsudō suru Netsujō" (Japanese: 律動する熱情) | Junya Koshiba | Koji Sawai | August 3, 2025 (2025-08-03) | ||||||||
| 18 | "Handing Down a Place to Belong" Transliteration: "Uketsugareru Ibasho" (Japanese: 受け継がれる居場所) | Jun Fukuta | Koji Sawai | August 10, 2025 (2025-08-10) | ||||||||
| 19 | "The Meaning of Freedom" Transliteration: "Jiyū no Imi wa" (Japanese: 自由の意味は) | Shigeki Awai, Yuna Shimotochitana, and Hiroo Unezaki | Namako Umino | August 17, 2025 (2025-08-17) | ||||||||
| 20 | "The Limits of Justice" Transliteration: "Seigi no Kyōkaisen" (Japanese: 正義の境界線) | Kouki Onoue | Shinichi Watanabe | August 24, 2025 (2025-08-24) | ||||||||
| 21 | "Power to Destroy, Power to Protect" Transliteration: "Hakai suru Chikara, Mamoru Chikara" (Japanese: 破壊する力、守る力) | Yuusuke Onoda | Shinichi Watanabe | August 31, 2025 (2025-08-31) | ||||||||
| 22 | "What I Want Most" Transliteration: "Watashi no Ichiban Shitai Koto" (Japanese: 私が一番やりたいこと) | Takanori Minoura | Yuusuke Sekine | September 7, 2025 (2025-09-07) | ||||||||
| 23 | "Take Me Higher" Transliteration: "Motto Takaku" (Japanese: もっと高く) | Kouki Onoue | Koichi Ohata | September 14, 2025 (2025-09-14) | ||||||||
| 24 | "To the Farthest Reaches of the World" Transliteration: "Sekai no Hate Made mo" (Japanese: 世界の果てまでも) | Jun Fukuta | Yuusuke Sekine, Ken Takahashi, and Kouhei Kobayashi | September 21, 2025 (2025-09-21) | ||||||||
| Part 3 | ||||||||||||
| 25 | "The Origin Story Episode (Working Title)" Transliteration: "Tanjō Tokubetsu-hen (Kari)" (Japanese: 誕生特別編（仮）) | Yuna Shimotochidana and Hiroo Unezaki | Shinichi Watanabe | October 5, 2025 (2025-10-05) | ||||||||
Merchandise
Takara Tomy handles the merchandising rights for the show, with the company releasing toys based on the magical items that appear throughout the series and a variety of other collectibles such as plushies, key-chains and figures.
See also
- Symphogear: Another magical girl franchise created by Akifumi Kaneko and Noriyasu Agematsu.
Notes
- ^ a b Information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.
References
- ^ a b c d Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 14, 2024). "Princession Orchestra Original Anime Announced for 2025". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ Dennison, Kara (June 14, 2024). "Princess Session Orchestra Original TV Anime Announced with 2025 Premiere". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 28, 2025). "Princession Orchestra Anime Debuts on April 6". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Monster Hunting with Song and Dance! Anime "Princession Orchestra" Episode 1 Synopsis and Preview Images Released". Anime Freaks. April 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Cayanan, Joanna (December 18, 2024). "Princession Orchestra Anime's 2nd Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song, April Debut". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 18, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 21, 2025). "Princession Orchestra Anime's Video Reveals More Cast". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 22, 2025. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (January 21, 2025). "Princession Orchestra Anime to Air for 4 Consecutive Parts". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 24, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ "TV Tokyo's official summary for 「このすばらしきせかい」" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Archived from the original on 2025-03-30. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ "TV Tokyo's official summary for 「女の子の一生懸命」" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
- ^ "TV Tokyo's official summary for 「決意完了！」" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
- ^ "TV Tokyo's official summary for 「一条ながせは流れない」" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ "TV Tokyo's official summary for 「流星、闇を切り裂いて」" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ https://x.com/priorche_info/status/1917504211316592963
External links
- Anime official website (in Japanese)
- Official website at TV Tokyo (in Japanese)
- Princession Orchestra (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
